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2025-04-23
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Why I do Research Nazmun Nahar

Protecting the environment more effectively

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2025-03-10
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Algae May Help Clean Chemical-Polluted Water

Algae-Powered Water Purification

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2025-02-11
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Celebrating Women in Science!

International Woman in Science Day 2025

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2025-02-04
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Renaturalisation of freshwater ecosystems

MERLIN Academy Learning Modules

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2025-01-31
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2025-01-30
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Collaboration with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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The strategic research area coordinated by the ZWU

Under the leadership of the ZWU, the strategic research area is dedicated to the sustainable use of water as a global resource and the protection of water bodies and their biodiversity.

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Water Graduate School

The Water Graduate School (WGS) is a strategic career development platform providing individual support and advancement to early career researcher in the field of water research.

 

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German Society for Membrane Technology (DGMT) e.V.

The office of the German Society for Membrane Technology (DGMT) e.V. is located at the ZWU. For more information on the DGMT please visit the DGMT website.

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Water Science Alliance (WSA) e.V.

The office of the Water Science Alliance (WSA) e.V. is located at the ZWU. For more information on the WSA please visit the WSA website.

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